/***************************************************************************
 *  Original Diku Mud copyright (C) 1990, 1991 by Sebastian Hammer,        *
 *  Michael Seifert, Hans Henrik St{rfeldt, Tom Madsen, and Katja Nyboe.   *
 *                                                                         *
 *  Merc Diku Mud improvments copyright (C) 1992, 1993 by Michael          *
 *  Chastain, Michael Quan, and Mitchell Tse.                              *
 *                                                                         *
 *  In order to use any part of this Merc Diku Mud, you must comply with   *
 *  both the original Diku license in 'license.doc' as well the Merc       *
 *  license in 'license.txt'.  In particular, you may not remove either of *
 *  these copyright notices.                                               *
 *                                                                         *
 *  Much time and thought has gone into this software and you are          *
 *  benefitting.  We hope that you share your changes too.  What goes      *
 *  around, comes around.                                                  *
 ***************************************************************************/

/***************************************************************************
*	ROM 2.4 is copyright 1993-1998 Russ Taylor			   *
*	ROM has been brought to you by the ROM consortium		   *
*	    Russ Taylor (rtaylor@hypercube.org)				   *
*	    Gabrielle Taylor (gtaylor@hypercube.org)			   *
*	    Brian Moore (zump@rom.org)					   *
*	By using this code, you have agreed to follow the terms of the	   *
*	ROM license, in the file Rom24/doc/rom.license			   *
***************************************************************************/

/**************************************************************************
* STARTERMUD BY Chris Bunting. I know one may not consider this a huge
* advancement in Rom but it's not supposed to be. It's to make this a
* little easier for new Mud admins and intends to add the most requested
* features for new muds to build off of. Compiles with Cygwin & MSVC
*
* By using this code, You agree to leave this header in tack and that you
* do not release versions of this code which you call your own. If you 
* release a mud based on this, Credit must be given to me in the helps
* somewhere. I don't ask for much credit. Please don't deprive me of the
* little bit of work that I have done. Chris Bunting - chris@ddmg.net
**************************************************************************/

#if defined(macintosh)
#include <types.h>
#else
#include <sys/types.h>
#endif
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <time.h>
#include "merc.h"
#include "interp.h"

/*
 * Local functions.
 */
void	check_assist	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
bool	check_dodge	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
void	check_killer	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
bool	check_parry	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
bool    check_shield_block     args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
void    dam_message 	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dam,
                            int dt, bool immune ) );
void	death_cry	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch ) );
void	group_gain	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
int	xp_compute	args( ( CHAR_DATA *gch, CHAR_DATA *victim, 
			    int total_levels ) );
bool	is_safe		args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
void	make_corpse	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch ) );
//void    one_hit         args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt ) );
void    one_hit args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt, bool secondary ) );
void    mob_hit		args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt ) );
void	raw_kill	args( ( CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
void	set_fighting	args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );
void	disarm		args( ( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim ) );



/*
 * Control the fights going on.
 * Called periodically by update_handler.
 */
void violence_update( void )
{
    CHAR_DATA *ch;
    CHAR_DATA *ch_next;
    CHAR_DATA *victim;

    for ( ch = char_list; ch != NULL; ch = ch_next )
    {
	ch_next	= ch->next;

	if ( ( victim = ch->fighting ) == NULL || ch->in_room == NULL )
	    continue;

	if ( IS_AWAKE(ch) && ch->in_room == victim->in_room )
	    multi_hit( ch, victim, TYPE_UNDEFINED );
	else
	    stop_fighting( ch, FALSE );

	if ( ( victim = ch->fighting ) == NULL )
	    continue;

	/*
	 * Fun for the whole family!
	 */
	check_assist(ch,victim);

	if ( IS_NPC( ch ) )
	{
	    if ( HAS_TRIGGER( ch, TRIG_FIGHT ) )
		mp_percent_trigger( ch, victim, NULL, NULL, TRIG_FIGHT );
	    if ( HAS_TRIGGER( ch, TRIG_HPCNT ) )
		mp_hprct_trigger( ch, victim );
	}
    }

    return;
}

/* for auto assisting */
void check_assist(CHAR_DATA *ch,CHAR_DATA *victim)
{
    CHAR_DATA *rch, *rch_next;

    for (rch = ch->in_room->people; rch != NULL; rch = rch_next)
    {
	rch_next = rch->next_in_room;
	
	if (IS_AWAKE(rch) && rch->fighting == NULL)
	{

	    /* quick check for ASSIST_PLAYER */
	    if (!IS_NPC(ch) && IS_NPC(rch) 
	    && IS_SET(rch->off_flags,ASSIST_PLAYERS)
	    &&  rch->level + 6 > victim->level)
	    {
		do_function(rch, &do_emote, "screams and attacks!");
		multi_hit(rch,victim,TYPE_UNDEFINED);
		continue;
	    }

	    /* PCs next */
	    if (!IS_NPC(ch) || IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM))
	    {
		if ( ( (!IS_NPC(rch) && IS_SET(rch->act,PLR_AUTOASSIST))
		||     IS_AFFECTED(rch,AFF_CHARM)) 
		&&   is_same_group(ch,rch) 
		&&   !is_safe(rch, victim))
		    multi_hit (rch,victim,TYPE_UNDEFINED);
		
		continue;
	    }
  	
	    /* now check the NPC cases */
	    
 	    if (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM))
	
	    {
		if ( (IS_NPC(rch) && IS_SET(rch->off_flags,ASSIST_ALL))

		||   (IS_NPC(rch) && rch->group && rch->group == ch->group)

		||   (IS_NPC(rch) && rch->race == ch->race 
		   && IS_SET(rch->off_flags,ASSIST_RACE))

		||   (IS_NPC(rch) && IS_SET(rch->off_flags,ASSIST_ALIGN)
		   &&   ((IS_GOOD(rch)    && IS_GOOD(ch))
		     ||  (IS_EVIL(rch)    && IS_EVIL(ch))
		     ||  (IS_NEUTRAL(rch) && IS_NEUTRAL(ch)))) 

		||   (rch->pIndexData == ch->pIndexData 
		   && IS_SET(rch->off_flags,ASSIST_VNUM)))

	   	{
		    CHAR_DATA *vch;
		    CHAR_DATA *target;
		    int number;

		    if (number_bits(1) == 0)
			continue;
		
		    target = NULL;
		    number = 0;
		    for (vch = ch->in_room->people; vch; vch = vch->next)
		    {
			if (can_see(rch,vch)
			&&  is_same_group(vch,victim)
			&&  number_range(0,number) == 0)
			{
			    target = vch;
			    number++;
			}
		    }

		    if (target != NULL)
		    {
			do_function(rch, &do_emote, "screams and attacks!");
			multi_hit(rch,target,TYPE_UNDEFINED);
		    }
		}	
	    }
	}
    }
}


/*
 * Do one group of attacks.
 */
void multi_hit( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt )
{
    int     chance;

    /* decrement the wait */
    if (ch->desc == NULL)
	ch->wait = UMAX(0,ch->wait - PULSE_VIOLENCE);

    if (ch->desc == NULL)
	ch->daze = UMAX(0,ch->daze - PULSE_VIOLENCE); 


    /* no attacks for stunnies -- just a check */
    if (ch->position < POS_RESTING)
	return;

    if (IS_NPC(ch))
    {
	mob_hit(ch,victim,dt);
	return;
    }

    one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );

    if (get_eq_char (ch, WEAR_SECONDARY))
    {
        one_hit( ch, victim, dt, TRUE );
        if ( ch->fighting != victim )
            return;
    }

    if (ch->fighting != victim)
	return;

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_HASTE))
	one_hit(ch,victim,dt, FALSE);

    if ( ch->fighting != victim || dt == gsn_backstab )
	return;

    chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_second_attack)/2;

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_SLOW))
	chance /= 2;

    if ( number_percent( ) < chance )
    {
	one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );
	check_improve(ch,gsn_second_attack,TRUE,5);
	if ( ch->fighting != victim )
	    return;
    }

    chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_third_attack)/4;

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_SLOW))
	chance = 0;;

    if ( number_percent( ) < chance )
    {
	one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );
	check_improve(ch,gsn_third_attack,TRUE,6);
	if ( ch->fighting != victim )
	    return;
    }

    return;
}

/* procedure for all mobile attacks */
void mob_hit (CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt)
{
    int chance,number;
    CHAR_DATA *vch, *vch_next;

    one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );

    if (ch->fighting != victim)
	return;

    /* Area attack -- BALLS nasty! */
 
    if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_AREA_ATTACK))
    {
	for (vch = ch->in_room->people; vch != NULL; vch = vch_next)
	{
	    vch_next = vch->next;
	    if ((vch != victim && vch->fighting == ch))
		one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );
	}
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_HASTE) 
    ||  (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST) && !IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_SLOW)))
	one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );

    if (ch->fighting != victim || dt == gsn_backstab)
	return;

    chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_second_attack)/2;

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_SLOW) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST))
	chance /= 2;

    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
	one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );
	if (ch->fighting != victim)
	    return;
    }

    chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_third_attack)/4;

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_SLOW) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST))
	chance = 0;

    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
	one_hit( ch, victim, dt, FALSE );
	if (ch->fighting != victim)
	    return;
    } 

    /* oh boy!  Fun stuff! */

    if (ch->wait > 0)
	return;

    number = number_range(0,2);

    if (number == 1 && IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_MAGE))
    {
	/*  { mob_cast_mage(ch,victim); return; } */ ;
    }

    if (number == 2 && IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_CLERIC))
    {	
	/* { mob_cast_cleric(ch,victim); return; } */ ;
    }

    /* now for the skills */

    number = number_range(0,8);

    switch(number) 
    {
    case (0) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_BASH))
	    do_function(ch, &do_bash, "");
	break;

    case (1) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_BERSERK) && !IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_BERSERK))
	    do_function(ch, &do_berserk, "");
	break;


    case (2) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_DISARM) 
	|| (get_weapon_sn(ch) != gsn_hand_to_hand 
	&& (IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_WARRIOR)
   	||  IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_THIEF))))
	    do_function(ch, &do_disarm, "");
	break;

    case (3) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_KICK))
	    do_function(ch, &do_kick, "");
	break;

    case (4) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_KICK_DIRT))
	    do_function(ch, &do_dirt, "");
	break;

    case (5) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_TAIL))
	{
	    /* do_function(ch, &do_tail, "") */ ;
	}
	break; 

    case (6) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_TRIP))
	    do_function(ch, &do_trip, "");
	break;

    case (7) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_CRUSH))
	{
	    /* do_function(ch, &do_crush, "") */ ;
	}
	break;
    case (8) :
	if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_BACKSTAB))
	{
	    do_function(ch, &do_backstab, "");
	}
    }
}
	

/*
 * Hit one guy once.
 */
void one_hit( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int dt, bool secondary )
{
    OBJ_DATA *wield;
    int victim_ac;
    int thac0;
    int thac0_00;
    int thac0_32;
    int dam;
    int diceroll;
    int sn,skill;
    int dam_type;
    bool result;

    sn = -1;


    /* just in case */
    if (victim == ch || ch == NULL || victim == NULL)
	return;

    /*
     * Can't beat a dead char!
     * Guard against weird room-leavings.
     */
    if ( victim->position == POS_DEAD || ch->in_room != victim->in_room )
	return;

    /*
     * Figure out the type of damage message.
	 * if secondary == true, use the second weapon.
     */
    wield = get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_WIELD );
    if (!secondary)
        wield = get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_WIELD );
    else
        wield = get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_SECONDARY );

    if ( dt == TYPE_UNDEFINED )
    {
	dt = TYPE_HIT;
	if ( wield != NULL && wield->item_type == ITEM_WEAPON )
	    dt += wield->value[3];
	else 
	    dt += ch->dam_type;
    }

    if (dt < TYPE_HIT)
    	if (wield != NULL)
    	    dam_type = attack_table[wield->value[3]].damage;
    	else
    	    dam_type = attack_table[ch->dam_type].damage;
    else
    	dam_type = attack_table[dt - TYPE_HIT].damage;

    if (dam_type == -1)
	dam_type = DAM_BASH;

    /* get the weapon skill */
    sn = get_weapon_sn(ch);
    skill = 20 + get_weapon_skill(ch,sn);

    /*
     * Calculate to-hit-armor-class-0 versus armor.
     */
    if ( IS_NPC(ch) )
    {
	thac0_00 = 20;
	thac0_32 = -4;   /* as good as a thief */ 
	if (IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_WARRIOR))
	    thac0_32 = -10;
	else if (IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_THIEF))
	    thac0_32 = -4;
	else if (IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_CLERIC))
	    thac0_32 = 2;
	else if (IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_MAGE))
	    thac0_32 = 6;
    }
    else
    {
	thac0_00 = class_table[ch->class].thac0_00;
	thac0_32 = class_table[ch->class].thac0_32;
    }
    thac0  = interpolate( ch->level, thac0_00, thac0_32 );

    if (thac0 < 0)
        thac0 = thac0/2;

    if (thac0 < -5)
        thac0 = -5 + (thac0 + 5) / 2;

    thac0 -= GET_HITROLL(ch) * skill/100;
    thac0 += 5 * (100 - skill) / 100;

    if (dt == gsn_backstab)
	thac0 -= 10 * (100 - get_skill(ch,gsn_backstab));

    switch(dam_type)
    {
	case(DAM_PIERCE):victim_ac = GET_AC(victim,AC_PIERCE)/10;	break;
	case(DAM_BASH):	 victim_ac = GET_AC(victim,AC_BASH)/10;		break;
	case(DAM_SLASH): victim_ac = GET_AC(victim,AC_SLASH)/10;	break;
	default:	 victim_ac = GET_AC(victim,AC_EXOTIC)/10;	break;
    }; 
	
    if (victim_ac < -15)
	victim_ac = (victim_ac + 15) / 5 - 15;
     
    if ( !can_see( ch, victim ) )
	victim_ac -= 4;

    if ( victim->position < POS_FIGHTING)
	victim_ac += 4;
 
    if (victim->position < POS_RESTING)
	victim_ac += 6;

    /*
     * The moment of excitement!
     */
    while ( ( diceroll = number_bits( 5 ) ) >= 20 )
	;

    if ( diceroll == 0
    || ( diceroll != 19 && diceroll < thac0 - victim_ac ) )
    {
	/* Miss. */
	damage( ch, victim, 0, dt, dam_type, TRUE );
	tail_chain( );
	return;
    }

    /*
     * Hit.
     * Calc damage.
     */
    if ( IS_NPC(ch) && (!ch->pIndexData->new_format || wield == NULL))
	if (!ch->pIndexData->new_format)
	{
	    dam = number_range( ch->level / 2, ch->level * 3 / 2 );
	    if ( wield != NULL )
	    	dam += dam / 2;
	}
	else
	    dam = dice(ch->damage[DICE_NUMBER],ch->damage[DICE_TYPE]);
	
    else
    {
	if (sn != -1)
	    check_improve(ch,sn,TRUE,5);
	if ( wield != NULL )
	{
	    if (wield->pIndexData->new_format)
		dam = dice(wield->value[1],wield->value[2]) * skill/100;
	    else
	    	dam = number_range( wield->value[1] * skill/100, 
				wield->value[2] * skill/100);

	    if (get_eq_char(ch,WEAR_SHIELD) == NULL)  /* no shield = more */
		dam = dam * 11/10;

	    /* sharpness! */
	    if (IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_SHARP))
	    {
		int percent;

		if ((percent = number_percent()) <= (skill / 8))
		    dam = 2 * dam + (dam * 2 * percent / 100);
	    }
	}
	else
	    dam = number_range( 1 + 4 * skill/100, 2 * ch->level/3 * skill/100);
    }

    /*
     * Bonuses.
     */
    if ( get_skill(ch,gsn_enhanced_damage) > 0 )
    {
        diceroll = number_percent();
        if (diceroll <= get_skill(ch,gsn_enhanced_damage))
        {
            check_improve(ch,gsn_enhanced_damage,TRUE,6);
            dam += 2 * ( dam * diceroll/300);
        }
    }

    if ( !IS_AWAKE(victim) )
	dam *= 2;
     else if (victim->position < POS_FIGHTING)
	dam = dam * 3 / 2;

    if ( dt == gsn_backstab && wield != NULL) 
    	if ( wield->value[0] != 2 )
	    dam *= 2 + (ch->level / 10); 
	else 
	    dam *= 2 + (ch->level / 8);

    dam += GET_DAMROLL(ch) * UMIN(100,skill) /100;

    if ( dam <= 0 )
	dam = 1;

    result = damage( ch, victim, dam, dt, dam_type, TRUE );
    
    /* but do we have a funky weapon? */
    if (result && wield != NULL)
    { 
	int dam;

	if (ch->fighting == victim && IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_POISON))
	{
	    int level;
	    AFFECT_DATA *poison, af;

	    if ((poison = affect_find(wield->affected,gsn_poison)) == NULL)
		level = wield->level;
	    else
		level = poison->level;
	
	    if (!saves_spell(level / 2,victim,DAM_POISON)) 
	    {
		send_to_char("You feel poison coursing through your veins.",
		    victim);
		act("$n is poisoned by the venom on $p.",
		    victim,wield,NULL,TO_ROOM);

    		af.where     = TO_AFFECTS;
    		af.type      = gsn_poison;
    		af.level     = level * 3/4;
    		af.duration  = level / 2;
    		af.location  = APPLY_STR;
    		af.modifier  = -1;
    		af.bitvector = AFF_POISON;
    		affect_join( victim, &af );
	    }

	    /* weaken the poison if it's temporary */
	    if (poison != NULL)
	    {
	    	poison->level = UMAX(0,poison->level - 2);
	    	poison->duration = UMAX(0,poison->duration - 1);
	
	    	if (poison->level == 0 || poison->duration == 0)
		    act("The poison on $p has worn off.",ch,wield,NULL,TO_CHAR);
	    }
 	}


    	if (ch->fighting == victim && IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_VAMPIRIC))
	{
	    dam = number_range(1, wield->level / 5 + 1);
	    act("$p draws life from $n.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	    act("You feel $p drawing your life away.",
		victim,wield,NULL,TO_CHAR);
	    damage(ch,victim,dam,0,DAM_NEGATIVE,FALSE);
	    ch->alignment = UMAX(-1000,ch->alignment - 1);
	    ch->hit += dam/2;
	}

	if (ch->fighting == victim && IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_FLAMING))
	{
	    dam = number_range(1,wield->level / 4 + 1);
	    act("$n is burned by $p.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	    act("$p sears your flesh.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_CHAR);
	    fire_effect( (void *) victim,wield->level/2,dam,TARGET_CHAR);
	    damage(ch,victim,dam,0,DAM_FIRE,FALSE);
	}

	if (ch->fighting == victim && IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_FROST))
	{
	    dam = number_range(1,wield->level / 6 + 2);
	    act("$p freezes $n.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	    act("The cold touch of $p surrounds you with ice.",
		victim,wield,NULL,TO_CHAR);
	    cold_effect(victim,wield->level/2,dam,TARGET_CHAR);
	    damage(ch,victim,dam,0,DAM_COLD,FALSE);
	}

	if (ch->fighting == victim && IS_WEAPON_STAT(wield,WEAPON_SHOCKING))
	{
	    dam = number_range(1,wield->level/5 + 2);
	    act("$n is struck by lightning from $p.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	    act("You are shocked by $p.",victim,wield,NULL,TO_CHAR);
	    shock_effect(victim,wield->level/2,dam,TARGET_CHAR);
	    damage(ch,victim,dam,0,DAM_LIGHTNING,FALSE);
	}
    }
    tail_chain( );
    return;
}


/*
 * Inflict damage from a hit.
 */
bool damage(CHAR_DATA *ch,CHAR_DATA *victim,int dam,int dt,int dam_type,
	    bool show) 
{
    OBJ_DATA *corpse;
    bool immune;

    if ( victim->position == POS_DEAD )
	return FALSE;

    /*
     * Stop up any residual loopholes.
     */
    if ( dam > 1200 && dt >= TYPE_HIT)
    {
	bug( "Damage: %d: more than 1200 points!", dam );
	dam = 1200;
	if (!IS_IMMORTAL(ch))
	{
	    OBJ_DATA *obj;
	    obj = get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_WIELD );
	    send_to_char("You really shouldn't cheat.\n\r",ch);
	    if (obj != NULL)
	    	extract_obj(obj);
	}

    }

    
    /* damage reduction */
    if ( dam > 35)
	dam = (dam - 35)/2 + 35;
    if ( dam > 80)
	dam = (dam - 80)/2 + 80; 



   
    if ( victim != ch )
    {
	/*
	 * Certain attacks are forbidden.
	 * Most other attacks are returned.
	 */
	if ( is_safe( ch, victim ) )
	    return FALSE;
	check_killer( ch, victim );

	if ( victim->position > POS_STUNNED )
	{
	    if ( victim->fighting == NULL )
	    {
		set_fighting( victim, ch );
		if ( IS_NPC( victim ) && HAS_TRIGGER( victim, TRIG_KILL ) )
		    mp_percent_trigger( victim, ch, NULL, NULL, TRIG_KILL );
	    }
	    if (victim->timer <= 4)
	    	victim->position = POS_FIGHTING;
	}

	if ( victim->position > POS_STUNNED )
	{
	    if ( ch->fighting == NULL )
		set_fighting( ch, victim );
	}

	/*
	 * More charm stuff.
	 */
	if ( victim->master == ch )
	    stop_follower( victim );
    }

    /*
     * Inviso attacks ... not.
     */
    if ( IS_AFFECTED(ch, AFF_INVISIBLE) )
    {
	affect_strip( ch, gsn_invis );
	affect_strip( ch, gsn_mass_invis );
	REMOVE_BIT( ch->affected_by, AFF_INVISIBLE );
	act( "$n fades into existence.", ch, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
    }

    /*
     * Damage modifiers.
     */

    if ( dam > 1 && !IS_NPC(victim) 
    &&   victim->pcdata->condition[COND_DRUNK]  > 10 )
	dam = 9 * dam / 10;

    if ( dam > 1 && IS_AFFECTED(victim, AFF_SANCTUARY) )
	dam /= 2;

    if ( dam > 1 && ((IS_AFFECTED(victim, AFF_PROTECT_EVIL) && IS_EVIL(ch) )
    ||		     (IS_AFFECTED(victim, AFF_PROTECT_GOOD) && IS_GOOD(ch) )))
	dam -= dam / 4;

    immune = FALSE;


    /*
     * Check for parry, and dodge.
     */
    if ( dt >= TYPE_HIT && ch != victim)
    {
        if ( check_parry( ch, victim ) )
	    return FALSE;
	if ( check_dodge( ch, victim ) )
	    return FALSE;
	if ( check_shield_block(ch,victim))
	    return FALSE;

    }

    switch(check_immune(victim,dam_type))
    {
	case(IS_IMMUNE):
	    immune = TRUE;
	    dam = 0;
	    break;
	case(IS_RESISTANT):	
	    dam -= dam/3;
	    break;
	case(IS_VULNERABLE):
	    dam += dam/2;
	    break;
    }

    if (show)
    	dam_message( ch, victim, dam, dt, immune );

    if (dam == 0)
	return FALSE;

    /*
     * Hurt the victim.
     * Inform the victim of his new state.
     */
    victim->hit -= dam;
    if ( !IS_NPC(victim)
    &&   victim->level >= LEVEL_IMMORTAL
    &&   victim->hit < 1 )
	victim->hit = 1;
    update_pos( victim );

    switch( victim->position )
    {
    case POS_MORTAL:
	act( "$n is mortally wounded, and will die soon, if not aided.",
	    victim, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
	send_to_char( 
	    "You are mortally wounded, and will die soon, if not aided.\n\r",
	    victim );
	break;

    case POS_INCAP:
	act( "$n is incapacitated and will slowly die, if not aided.",
	    victim, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
	send_to_char(
	    "You are incapacitated and will slowly die, if not aided.\n\r",
	    victim );
	break;

    case POS_STUNNED:
	act( "$n is stunned, but will probably recover.",
	    victim, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
	send_to_char("You are stunned, but will probably recover.\n\r",
	    victim );
	break;

    case POS_DEAD:
	act( "$n is DEAD!!", victim, 0, 0, TO_ROOM );
	send_to_char( "You have been KILLED!!\n\r\n\r", victim );
	break;

    default:
	if ( dam > victim->max_hit / 4 )
	    send_to_char( "That really did HURT!\n\r", victim );
	if ( victim->hit < victim->max_hit / 4 )
	    send_to_char( "You sure are BLEEDING!\n\r", victim );
	break;
    }

    /*
     * Sleep spells and extremely wounded folks.
     */
    if ( !IS_AWAKE(victim) )
	stop_fighting( victim, FALSE );

    /*
     * Payoff for killing things.
     */
    if ( victim->position == POS_DEAD )
    {
	group_gain( ch, victim );

	if ( !IS_NPC(victim) )
	{
	    sprintf( log_buf, "%s killed by %s at %d",
		victim->name,
		(IS_NPC(ch) ? ch->short_descr : ch->name),
		ch->in_room->vnum );
	    log_string( log_buf );

	    /*
	     * Dying penalty:
	     * 2/3 way back to previous level.
	     */
	    if ( victim->exp > exp_per_level(victim,victim->pcdata->points) 
			       * victim->level )
	gain_exp( victim, (2 * (exp_per_level(victim,victim->pcdata->points)
			         * victim->level - victim->exp)/3) + 50 );
	}

        sprintf( log_buf, "%s got toasted by %s at %s [room %d]",
            (IS_NPC(victim) ? victim->short_descr : victim->name),
            (IS_NPC(ch) ? ch->short_descr : ch->name),
            ch->in_room->name, ch->in_room->vnum);
 
        if (IS_NPC(victim))
            wiznet(log_buf,NULL,NULL,WIZ_MOBDEATHS,0,0);
        else
            wiznet(log_buf,NULL,NULL,WIZ_DEATHS,0,0);

	/*
	 * Death trigger
	 */
	if ( IS_NPC( victim ) && HAS_TRIGGER( victim, TRIG_DEATH) )
	{
	    victim->position = POS_STANDING;
	    mp_percent_trigger( victim, ch, NULL, NULL, TRIG_DEATH );
	}

	raw_kill( victim );
        /* dump the flags */
        if (ch != victim && !IS_NPC(ch) && !is_same_clan(ch,victim))
        {
            if (IS_SET(victim->act,PLR_KILLER))
                REMOVE_BIT(victim->act,PLR_KILLER);
            else
                REMOVE_BIT(victim->act,PLR_THIEF);
        }

        /* RT new auto commands */

	if (!IS_NPC(ch)
	&&  (corpse = get_obj_list(ch,"corpse",ch->in_room->contents)) != NULL
	&&  corpse->item_type == ITEM_CORPSE_NPC && can_see_obj(ch,corpse))
	{
	    OBJ_DATA *coins;

	    corpse = get_obj_list( ch, "corpse", ch->in_room->contents ); 

	    if ( IS_SET(ch->act, PLR_AUTOLOOT) &&
		 corpse && corpse->contains) /* exists and not empty */
            {
		do_function(ch, &do_get, "all corpse");
	    }

 	    if (IS_SET(ch->act,PLR_AUTOGOLD) &&
	        corpse && corpse->contains  && /* exists and not empty */
		!IS_SET(ch->act,PLR_AUTOLOOT))
	    {
		if ((coins = get_obj_list(ch,"gcash",corpse->contains))
		     != NULL)
		{
		    do_function(ch, &do_get, "all.gcash corpse");
	      	}
	    }
            
	    if (IS_SET(ch->act, PLR_AUTOSAC))
	    {
       	        if (IS_SET(ch->act,PLR_AUTOLOOT) && corpse && corpse->contains)
       	      	{
		    return TRUE;  /* leave if corpse has treasure */
	      	}
	        else
		{
		    do_function(ch, &do_sacrifice, "corpse");
		}
	    }
	}

	return TRUE;
    }

    if ( victim == ch )
	return TRUE;

    /*
     * Take care of link dead people.
     */
    if ( !IS_NPC(victim) && victim->desc == NULL )
    {
	if ( number_range( 0, victim->wait ) == 0 )
	{
	    do_function(victim, &do_recall, "" );
	    return TRUE;
	}
    }

    /*
     * Wimp out?
     */
    if ( IS_NPC(victim) && dam > 0 && victim->wait < PULSE_VIOLENCE / 2)
    {
	if ( ( IS_SET(victim->act, ACT_WIMPY) && number_bits( 2 ) == 0
	&&   victim->hit < victim->max_hit / 5) 
	||   ( IS_AFFECTED(victim, AFF_CHARM) && victim->master != NULL
	&&     victim->master->in_room != victim->in_room ) )
	{
	    do_function(victim, &do_flee, "" );
	}
    }

    if ( !IS_NPC(victim)
    &&   victim->hit > 0
    &&   victim->hit <= victim->wimpy
    &&   victim->wait < PULSE_VIOLENCE / 2 )
    {
	do_function (victim, &do_flee, "" );
    }

    tail_chain( );
    return TRUE;
}

bool is_safe(CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim)
{
    if (victim->in_room == NULL || ch->in_room == NULL)
	return TRUE;

    if (victim->fighting == ch || victim == ch)
	return FALSE;

    if (IS_IMMORTAL(ch) && ch->level > LEVEL_IMMORTAL)
	return FALSE;

    /* killing mobiles */
    if (IS_NPC(victim))
    {

	/* safe room? */
	if (IS_SET(victim->in_room->room_flags,ROOM_SAFE))
	{
	    send_to_char("Not in this room.\n\r",ch);
	    return TRUE;
	}

	if (victim->pIndexData->pShop != NULL)
	{
	    send_to_char("The shopkeeper wouldn't like that.\n\r",ch);
	    return TRUE;
	}

	/* no killing healers, trainers, etc */
	if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_TRAIN)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_PRACTICE)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_IS_HEALER)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_IS_CHANGER))
	{
	    send_to_char("I don't think Mota would approve.\n\r",ch);
	    return TRUE;
	}

	if (!IS_NPC(ch))
	{
	    /* no pets */
	    if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_PET))
	    {
		act("But $N looks so cute and cuddly...",
		    ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
		return TRUE;
	    }

	    /* no charmed creatures unless owner */
	    if (IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_CHARM) && ch != victim->master)
	    {
		send_to_char("You don't own that monster.\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }
	}
    }
    /* killing players */
    else
    {
	/* NPC doing the killing */
	if (IS_NPC(ch))
	{
	    /* safe room check */
	    if (IS_SET(victim->in_room->room_flags,ROOM_SAFE))
	    {
		send_to_char("Not in this room.\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }

	    /* charmed mobs and pets cannot attack players while owned */
	    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) && ch->master != NULL
	    &&  ch->master->fighting != victim)
	    {
		send_to_char("Players are your friends!\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }
	}
	/* player doing the killing */
	else
	{
	    if (!is_clan(ch))
	    {
		send_to_char("Join a clan if you want to kill players.\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }

	    if (IS_SET(victim->act,PLR_KILLER) || IS_SET(victim->act,PLR_THIEF))
		return FALSE;

	    if (!is_clan(victim))
	    {
		send_to_char("They aren't in a clan, leave them alone.\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }

	    if (ch->level > victim->level + 8)
	    {
		send_to_char("Pick on someone your own size.\n\r",ch);
		return TRUE;
	    }
	}
    }
    return FALSE;
}
 
bool is_safe_spell(CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim, bool area )
{
    if (victim->in_room == NULL || ch->in_room == NULL)
        return TRUE;

    if (victim == ch && area)
	return TRUE;

    if (victim->fighting == ch || victim == ch)
	return FALSE;

    if (IS_IMMORTAL(ch) && ch->level > LEVEL_IMMORTAL && !area)
	return FALSE;

    /* killing mobiles */
    if (IS_NPC(victim))
    {
	/* safe room? */
	if (IS_SET(victim->in_room->room_flags,ROOM_SAFE))
	    return TRUE;

	if (victim->pIndexData->pShop != NULL)
	    return TRUE;

	/* no killing healers, trainers, etc */
	if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_TRAIN)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_PRACTICE)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_IS_HEALER)
	||  IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_IS_CHANGER))
	    return TRUE;

	if (!IS_NPC(ch))
	{
	    /* no pets */
	    if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_PET))
	   	return TRUE;

	    /* no charmed creatures unless owner */
	    if (IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_CHARM) && (area || ch != victim->master))
		return TRUE;

	    /* legal kill? -- cannot hit mob fighting non-group member */
	    if (victim->fighting != NULL && !is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
		return TRUE;
	}
	else
	{
	    /* area effect spells do not hit other mobs */
	    if (area && !is_same_group(victim,ch->fighting))
		return TRUE;
	}
    }
    /* killing players */
    else
    {
	if (area && IS_IMMORTAL(victim) && victim->level > LEVEL_IMMORTAL)
	    return TRUE;

	/* NPC doing the killing */
	if (IS_NPC(ch))
	{
	    /* charmed mobs and pets cannot attack players while owned */
	    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) && ch->master != NULL
	    &&  ch->master->fighting != victim)
		return TRUE;
	
	    /* safe room? */
	    if (IS_SET(victim->in_room->room_flags,ROOM_SAFE))
		return TRUE;

	    /* legal kill? -- mobs only hit players grouped with opponent*/
	    if (ch->fighting != NULL && !is_same_group(ch->fighting,victim))
		return TRUE;
	}

	/* player doing the killing */
	else
	{
	    if (!is_clan(ch))
		return TRUE;

	    if (IS_SET(victim->act,PLR_KILLER) || IS_SET(victim->act,PLR_THIEF))
		return FALSE;

	    if (!is_clan(victim))
		return TRUE;

	    if (ch->level > victim->level + 8)
		return TRUE;
	}

    }
    return FALSE;
}
/*
 * See if an attack justifies a KILLER flag.
 */
void check_killer( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];
    /*
     * Follow charm thread to responsible character.
     * Attacking someone's charmed char is hostile!
     */
    while ( IS_AFFECTED(victim, AFF_CHARM) && victim->master != NULL )
	victim = victim->master;

    /*
     * NPC's are fair game.
     * So are killers and thieves.
     */
    if ( IS_NPC(victim)
    ||   IS_SET(victim->act, PLR_KILLER)
    ||   IS_SET(victim->act, PLR_THIEF))
	return;

    /*
     * Charm-o-rama.
     */
    if ( IS_SET(ch->affected_by, AFF_CHARM) )
    {
	if ( ch->master == NULL )
	{
	    char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];

	    sprintf( buf, "Check_killer: %s bad AFF_CHARM",
		IS_NPC(ch) ? ch->short_descr : ch->name );
	    bug( buf, 0 );
	    affect_strip( ch, gsn_charm_person );
	    REMOVE_BIT( ch->affected_by, AFF_CHARM );
	    return;
	}
/*
	send_to_char( "*** You are now a KILLER!! ***\n\r", ch->master );
  	SET_BIT(ch->master->act, PLR_KILLER);
*/

	stop_follower( ch );
	return;
    }

    /*
     * NPC's are cool of course (as long as not charmed).
     * Hitting yourself is cool too (bleeding).
     * So is being immortal (Alander's idea).
     * And current killers stay as they are.
     */
    if ( IS_NPC(ch)
    ||   ch == victim
    ||   ch->level >= LEVEL_IMMORTAL
    ||   !is_clan(ch)
    ||   IS_SET(ch->act, PLR_KILLER) 
    ||	 ch->fighting  == victim)
	return;

    send_to_char( "*** You are now a KILLER!! ***\n\r", ch );
    SET_BIT(ch->act, PLR_KILLER);
    sprintf(buf,"$N is attempting to murder %s",victim->name);
    wiznet(buf,ch,NULL,WIZ_FLAGS,0,0);
    save_char_obj( ch );
    return;
}



/*
 * Check for parry.
 */
bool check_parry( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    int chance;

    if ( !IS_AWAKE(victim) )
	return FALSE;

    chance = get_skill(victim,gsn_parry) / 2;

    if ( get_eq_char( victim, WEAR_WIELD ) == NULL )
    {
	if (IS_NPC(victim))
	    chance /= 2;
	else
	    return FALSE;
    }

    if (!can_see(ch,victim))
	chance /= 2;

    if ( number_percent( ) >= chance + victim->level - ch->level )
	return FALSE;

    act( "You parry $n's attack.",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT    );
    act( "$N parries your attack.", ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR    );
    check_improve(victim,gsn_parry,TRUE,6);
    return TRUE;
}

/*
 * Check for shield block.
 */
bool check_shield_block( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    int chance;

    if ( !IS_AWAKE(victim) )
        return FALSE;


    chance = get_skill(victim,gsn_shield_block) / 5 + 3;


    if ( get_eq_char( victim, WEAR_SHIELD ) == NULL )
        return FALSE;

    if ( number_percent( ) >= chance + victim->level - ch->level )
        return FALSE;

    act( "You block $n's attack with your shield.",  ch, NULL, victim, 
TO_VICT    );
    act( "$N blocks your attack with a shield.", ch, NULL, victim, 
TO_CHAR    );
    check_improve(victim,gsn_shield_block,TRUE,6);
    return TRUE;
}


/*
 * Check for dodge.
 */
bool check_dodge( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    int chance;

    if ( !IS_AWAKE(victim) )
	return FALSE;

    chance = get_skill(victim,gsn_dodge) / 2;

    if (!can_see(victim,ch))
	chance /= 2;

    if ( number_percent( ) >= chance + victim->level - ch->level )
        return FALSE;

    act( "You dodge $n's attack.", ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT    );
    act( "$N dodges your attack.", ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR    );
    check_improve(victim,gsn_dodge,TRUE,6);
    return TRUE;
}



/*
 * Set position of a victim.
 */
void update_pos( CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    if ( victim->hit > 0 )
    {
    	if ( victim->position <= POS_STUNNED )
	    victim->position = POS_STANDING;
	return;
    }

    if ( IS_NPC(victim) && victim->hit < 1 )
    {
	victim->position = POS_DEAD;
	return;
    }

    if ( victim->hit <= -11 )
    {
	victim->position = POS_DEAD;
	return;
    }

         if ( victim->hit <= -6 ) victim->position = POS_MORTAL;
    else if ( victim->hit <= -3 ) victim->position = POS_INCAP;
    else                          victim->position = POS_STUNNED;

    return;
}



/*
 * Start fights.
 */
void set_fighting( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    if ( ch->fighting != NULL )
    {
	bug( "Set_fighting: already fighting", 0 );
	return;
    }

    if ( IS_AFFECTED(ch, AFF_SLEEP) )
	affect_strip( ch, gsn_sleep );

    ch->fighting = victim;
    ch->position = POS_FIGHTING;

    return;
}



/*
 * Stop fights.
 */
void stop_fighting( CHAR_DATA *ch, bool fBoth )
{
    CHAR_DATA *fch;

    for ( fch = char_list; fch != NULL; fch = fch->next )
    {
	if ( fch == ch || ( fBoth && fch->fighting == ch ) )
	{
	    fch->fighting	= NULL;
	    fch->position	= IS_NPC(fch) ? fch->default_pos : POS_STANDING;
	    update_pos( fch );
	}
    }

    return;
}



/*
 * Make a corpse out of a character.
 */
void make_corpse( CHAR_DATA *ch )
{
    char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];
    OBJ_DATA *corpse;
    OBJ_DATA *obj;
    OBJ_DATA *obj_next;
    char *name;

    if ( IS_NPC(ch) )
    {
	name		= ch->short_descr;
	corpse		= create_object(get_obj_index(OBJ_VNUM_CORPSE_NPC), 0);
	corpse->timer	= number_range( 3, 6 );
	if ( ch->gold > 0 )
	{
	    obj_to_obj( create_money( ch->gold, ch->silver ), corpse );
	    ch->gold = 0;
	    ch->silver = 0;
	}
	corpse->cost = 0;
    }
    else
    {
	name		= ch->name;
	corpse		= create_object(get_obj_index(OBJ_VNUM_CORPSE_PC), 0);
	corpse->timer	= number_range( 25, 40 );
	REMOVE_BIT(ch->act,PLR_CANLOOT);
	if (!is_clan(ch))
	    corpse->owner = str_dup(ch->name);
	else
	{
	    corpse->owner = NULL;
	    if (ch->gold > 1 || ch->silver > 1)
	    {
		obj_to_obj(create_money(ch->gold / 2, ch->silver/2), corpse);
		ch->gold -= ch->gold/2;
		ch->silver -= ch->silver/2;
	    }
	}
		
	corpse->cost = 0;
    }

    corpse->level = ch->level;

    sprintf( buf, corpse->short_descr, name );
    free_string( corpse->short_descr );
    corpse->short_descr = str_dup( buf );

    sprintf( buf, corpse->description, name );
    free_string( corpse->description );
    corpse->description = str_dup( buf );

    for ( obj = ch->carrying; obj != NULL; obj = obj_next )
    {
	bool floating = FALSE;

	obj_next = obj->next_content;
	if (obj->wear_loc == WEAR_FLOAT)
	    floating = TRUE;
	obj_from_char( obj );
	if (obj->item_type == ITEM_POTION)
	    obj->timer = number_range(500,1000);
	if (obj->item_type == ITEM_SCROLL)
	    obj->timer = number_range(1000,2500);
	if (IS_SET(obj->extra_flags,ITEM_ROT_DEATH) && !floating)
	{
	    obj->timer = number_range(5,10);
	    REMOVE_BIT(obj->extra_flags,ITEM_ROT_DEATH);
	}
	REMOVE_BIT(obj->extra_flags,ITEM_VIS_DEATH);

	if ( IS_SET( obj->extra_flags, ITEM_INVENTORY ) )
	    extract_obj( obj );
	else if (floating)
	{
	    if (IS_OBJ_STAT(obj,ITEM_ROT_DEATH)) /* get rid of it! */
	    { 
		if (obj->contains != NULL)
		{
		    OBJ_DATA *in, *in_next;

		    act("$p evaporates,scattering its contents.",
			ch,obj,NULL,TO_ROOM);
		    for (in = obj->contains; in != NULL; in = in_next)
		    {
			in_next = in->next_content;
			obj_from_obj(in);
			obj_to_room(in,ch->in_room);
		    }
		 }
		 else
		    act("$p evaporates.",
			ch,obj,NULL,TO_ROOM);
		 extract_obj(obj);
	    }
	    else
	    {
		act("$p falls to the floor.",ch,obj,NULL,TO_ROOM);
		obj_to_room(obj,ch->in_room);
	    }
	}
	else
	    obj_to_obj( obj, corpse );
    }

    obj_to_room( corpse, ch->in_room );
    return;
}



/*
 * Improved Death_cry contributed by Diavolo.
 */
void death_cry( CHAR_DATA *ch )
{
    ROOM_INDEX_DATA *was_in_room;
    char *msg;
    int door;
    int vnum;

    vnum = 0;
    msg = "You hear $n's death cry.";

    switch ( number_bits(4))
    {
    case  0: msg  = "$n hits the ground ... DEAD.";			break;
    case  1: 
	if (ch->material == 0)
	{
	    msg  = "$n splatters blood on your armor.";		
	    break;
	}
    case  2: 							
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_GUTS))
	{
	    msg = "$n spills $s guts all over the floor.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_GUTS;
	}
	break;
    case  3: 
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_HEAD))
	{
	    msg  = "$n's severed head plops on the ground.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_SEVERED_HEAD;				
	}
	break;
    case  4: 
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_HEART))
	{
	    msg  = "$n's heart is torn from $s chest.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_TORN_HEART;				
	}
	break;
    case  5: 
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_ARMS))
	{
	    msg  = "$n's arm is sliced from $s dead body.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_SLICED_ARM;				
	}
	break;
    case  6: 
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_LEGS))
	{
	    msg  = "$n's leg is sliced from $s dead body.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_SLICED_LEG;				
	}
	break;
    case 7:
	if (IS_SET(ch->parts,PART_BRAINS))
	{
	    msg = "$n's head is shattered, and $s brains splash all over you.";
	    vnum = OBJ_VNUM_BRAINS;
	}
    }

    act( msg, ch, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );

    if ( vnum != 0 )
    {
	char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];
	OBJ_DATA *obj;
	char *name;

	name		= IS_NPC(ch) ? ch->short_descr : ch->name;
	obj		= create_object( get_obj_index( vnum ), 0 );
	obj->timer	= number_range( 4, 7 );

	sprintf( buf, obj->short_descr, name );
	free_string( obj->short_descr );
	obj->short_descr = str_dup( buf );

	sprintf( buf, obj->description, name );
	free_string( obj->description );
	obj->description = str_dup( buf );

	if (obj->item_type == ITEM_FOOD)
	{
	    if (IS_SET(ch->form,FORM_POISON))
		obj->value[3] = 1;
	    else if (!IS_SET(ch->form,FORM_EDIBLE))
		obj->item_type = ITEM_TRASH;
	}

	obj_to_room( obj, ch->in_room );
    }

    if ( IS_NPC(ch) )
	msg = "You hear something's death cry.";
    else
	msg = "You hear someone's death cry.";

    was_in_room = ch->in_room;
    for ( door = 0; door <= 5; door++ )
    {
	EXIT_DATA *pexit;

	if ( ( pexit = was_in_room->exit[door] ) != NULL
	&&   pexit->u1.to_room != NULL
	&&   pexit->u1.to_room != was_in_room )
	{
	    ch->in_room = pexit->u1.to_room;
	    act( msg, ch, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
	}
    }
    ch->in_room = was_in_room;

    return;
}



void raw_kill( CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    int i;

    stop_fighting( victim, TRUE );
    death_cry( victim );
    make_corpse( victim );

    if ( IS_NPC(victim) )
    {
	victim->pIndexData->killed++;
	kill_table[URANGE(0, victim->level, MAX_LEVEL-1)].killed++;
	extract_char( victim, TRUE );
	return;
    }

    extract_char( victim, FALSE );
    while ( victim->affected )
	affect_remove( victim, victim->affected );
    victim->affected_by	= race_table[victim->race].aff;
    for (i = 0; i < 4; i++)
    	victim->armor[i]= 100;
    victim->position	= POS_RESTING;
    victim->hit		= UMAX( 1, victim->hit  );
    victim->mana	= UMAX( 1, victim->mana );
    victim->move	= UMAX( 1, victim->move );
/*  save_char_obj( victim ); we're stable enough to not need this :) */
    return;
}



void group_gain( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *gch;
    CHAR_DATA *lch;
    int xp;
    int members;
    int group_levels;

    /*
     * Monsters don't get kill xp's or alignment changes.
     * P-killing doesn't help either.
     * Dying of mortal wounds or poison doesn't give xp to anyone!
     */
    if ( victim == ch )
	return;
    
    members = 0;
    group_levels = 0;
    for ( gch = ch->in_room->people; gch != NULL; gch = gch->next_in_room )
    {
	if ( is_same_group( gch, ch ) )
        {
	    members++;
	    group_levels += IS_NPC(gch) ? gch->level / 2 : gch->level;
	}
    }

    if ( members == 0 )
    {
	bug( "Group_gain: members.", members );
	members = 1;
	group_levels = ch->level ;
    }

    lch = (ch->leader != NULL) ? ch->leader : ch;

    for ( gch = ch->in_room->people; gch != NULL; gch = gch->next_in_room )
    {
	OBJ_DATA *obj;
	OBJ_DATA *obj_next;

	if ( !is_same_group( gch, ch ) || IS_NPC(gch))
	    continue;

/*	Taken out, add it back if you want it
	if ( gch->level - lch->level >= 5 )
	{
	    send_to_char( "You are too high for this group.\n\r", gch );
	    continue;
	}

	if ( gch->level - lch->level <= -5 )
	{
	    send_to_char( "You are too low for this group.\n\r", gch );
	    continue;
	}
*/

	xp = xp_compute( gch, victim, group_levels );  
	sprintf( buf, "You receive %d experience points.\n\r", xp );
	send_to_char( buf, gch );
	gain_exp( gch, xp );

	for ( obj = ch->carrying; obj != NULL; obj = obj_next )
	{
	    obj_next = obj->next_content;
	    if ( obj->wear_loc == WEAR_NONE )
		continue;

	    if ( ( IS_OBJ_STAT(obj, ITEM_ANTI_EVIL)    && IS_EVIL(ch)    )
	    ||   ( IS_OBJ_STAT(obj, ITEM_ANTI_GOOD)    && IS_GOOD(ch)    )
	    ||   ( IS_OBJ_STAT(obj, ITEM_ANTI_NEUTRAL) && IS_NEUTRAL(ch) ) )
	    {
		act( "You are zapped by $p.", ch, obj, NULL, TO_CHAR );
		act( "$n is zapped by $p.",   ch, obj, NULL, TO_ROOM );
		obj_from_char( obj );
		obj_to_room( obj, ch->in_room );
	    }
	}
    }

    return;
}



/*
 * Compute xp for a kill.
 * Also adjust alignment of killer.
 * Edit this function to change xp computations.
 */
int xp_compute( CHAR_DATA *gch, CHAR_DATA *victim, int total_levels )
{
    int xp,base_exp;
    int align,level_range;
    int change;
    int time_per_level;

    level_range = victim->level - gch->level;
 
    /* compute the base exp */
    switch (level_range)
    {
 	default : 	base_exp =   0;		break;
	case -9 :	base_exp =   1;		break;
	case -8 :	base_exp =   2;		break;
	case -7 :	base_exp =   5;		break;
	case -6 : 	base_exp =   9;		break;
	case -5 :	base_exp =  11;		break;
	case -4 :	base_exp =  22;		break;
	case -3 :	base_exp =  33;		break;
	case -2 :	base_exp =  50;		break;
	case -1 :	base_exp =  66;		break;
	case  0 :	base_exp =  83;		break;
	case  1 :	base_exp =  99;		break;
	case  2 :	base_exp = 121;		break;
	case  3 :	base_exp = 143;		break;
	case  4 :	base_exp = 165;		break;
    } 
    
    if (level_range > 4)
	base_exp = 160 + 20 * (level_range - 4);

    /* do alignment computations */
   
    align = victim->alignment - gch->alignment;

    if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_NOALIGN))
    {
	/* no change */
    }

    else if (align > 500) /* monster is more good than slayer */
    {
	change = (align - 500) * base_exp / 500 * gch->level/total_levels; 
	change = UMAX(1,change);
        gch->alignment = UMAX(-1000,gch->alignment - change);
    }

    else if (align < -500) /* monster is more evil than slayer */
    {
	change =  ( -1 * align - 500) * base_exp/500 * gch->level/total_levels;
	change = UMAX(1,change);
	gch->alignment = UMIN(1000,gch->alignment + change);
    }

    else /* improve this someday */
    {
	change =  gch->alignment * base_exp/500 * gch->level/total_levels;  
	gch->alignment -= change;
    }
    
    /* calculate exp multiplier */
    if (IS_SET(victim->act,ACT_NOALIGN))
	xp = base_exp;

    else if (gch->alignment > 500)  /* for goodie two shoes */
    {
	if (victim->alignment < -750)
	    xp = (base_exp *4)/3;
   
 	else if (victim->alignment < -500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 5)/4;

        else if (victim->alignment > 750)
	    xp = base_exp / 4;

   	else if (victim->alignment > 500)
	    xp = base_exp / 2;

        else if (victim->alignment > 250)
	    xp = (base_exp * 3)/4; 

	else
	    xp = base_exp;
    }

    else if (gch->alignment < -500) /* for baddies */
    {
	if (victim->alignment > 750)
	    xp = (base_exp * 5)/4;
	
  	else if (victim->alignment > 500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 11)/10; 

   	else if (victim->alignment < -750)
	    xp = base_exp/2;

	else if (victim->alignment < -500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 3)/4;

	else if (victim->alignment < -250)
	    xp = (base_exp * 9)/10;

	else
	    xp = base_exp;
    }

    else if (gch->alignment > 200)  /* a little good */
    {

	if (victim->alignment < -500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 6)/5;

 	else if (victim->alignment > 750)
	    xp = base_exp/2;

	else if (victim->alignment > 0)
	    xp = (base_exp * 3)/4; 
	
	else
	    xp = base_exp;
    }

    else if (gch->alignment < -200) /* a little bad */
    {
	if (victim->alignment > 500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 6)/5;
 
	else if (victim->alignment < -750)
	    xp = base_exp/2;

	else if (victim->alignment < 0)
	    xp = (base_exp * 3)/4;

	else
	    xp = base_exp;
    }

    else /* neutral */
    {

	if (victim->alignment > 500 || victim->alignment < -500)
	    xp = (base_exp * 4)/3;

	else if (victim->alignment < 200 && victim->alignment > -200)
	    xp = base_exp/2;

 	else
	    xp = base_exp;
    }

    /* more exp at the low levels */
    if (gch->level < 6)
    	xp = 10 * xp / (gch->level + 4);

    /* less at high */
    if (gch->level > 35 )
	xp =  15 * xp / (gch->level - 25 );

    /* reduce for playing time */
    
    {
	/* compute quarter-hours per level */
	time_per_level = 4 *
			 (gch->played + (int) (current_time - gch->logon))/3600
			 / gch->level;

	time_per_level = URANGE(2,time_per_level,12);
	if (gch->level < 15)  /* make it a curve */
	    time_per_level = UMAX(time_per_level,(15 - gch->level));
	xp = xp * time_per_level / 12;
    }
   
    /* randomize the rewards */
    xp = number_range (xp * 3/4, xp * 5/4);

    /* adjust for grouping */
    xp = xp * gch->level/( UMAX(1,total_levels -1) );

    return xp;
}


void dam_message( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim,int dam,int dt,bool immune )
{
    char buf1[256], buf2[256], buf3[256];
    const char *vs;
    const char *vp;
    const char *attack;
    char punct;

    if (ch == NULL || victim == NULL)
	return;

	 if ( dam ==   0 ) { vs = "miss";	vp = "misses";		}
    else if ( dam <=   4 ) { vs = "scratch";	vp = "scratches";	}
    else if ( dam <=   8 ) { vs = "graze";	vp = "grazes";		}
    else if ( dam <=  12 ) { vs = "hit";	vp = "hits";		}
    else if ( dam <=  16 ) { vs = "injure";	vp = "injures";		}
    else if ( dam <=  20 ) { vs = "wound";	vp = "wounds";		}
    else if ( dam <=  24 ) { vs = "maul";       vp = "mauls";		}
    else if ( dam <=  28 ) { vs = "decimate";	vp = "decimates";	}
    else if ( dam <=  32 ) { vs = "devastate";	vp = "devastates";	}
    else if ( dam <=  36 ) { vs = "maim";	vp = "maims";		}
    else if ( dam <=  40 ) { vs = "MUTILATE";	vp = "MUTILATES";	}
    else if ( dam <=  44 ) { vs = "DISEMBOWEL";	vp = "DISEMBOWELS";	}
    else if ( dam <=  48 ) { vs = "DISMEMBER";	vp = "DISMEMBERS";	}
    else if ( dam <=  52 ) { vs = "MASSACRE";	vp = "MASSACRES";	}
    else if ( dam <=  56 ) { vs = "MANGLE";	vp = "MANGLES";		}
    else if ( dam <=  60 ) { vs = "*** DEMOLISH ***";
			     vp = "*** DEMOLISHES ***";			}
    else if ( dam <=  75 ) { vs = "*** DEVASTATE ***";
			     vp = "*** DEVASTATES ***";			}
    else if ( dam <= 100)  { vs = "=== OBLITERATE ===";
			     vp = "=== OBLITERATES ===";		}
    else if ( dam <= 125)  { vs = ">>> ANNIHILATE <<<";
			     vp = ">>> ANNIHILATES <<<";		}
    else if ( dam <= 150)  { vs = "<<< ERADICATE >>>";
			     vp = "<<< ERADICATES >>>";			}
    else                   { vs = "do UNSPEAKABLE things to";
			     vp = "does UNSPEAKABLE things to";		}

    punct   = (dam <= 24) ? '.' : '!';

    if ( dt == TYPE_HIT )
    {
	if (ch  == victim)
	{
	    sprintf( buf1, "$n %s $melf%c",vp,punct);
	    sprintf( buf2, "You %s yourself%c",vs,punct);
	}
	else
	{
	    sprintf( buf1, "$n %s $N%c",  vp, punct );
	    sprintf( buf2, "You %s $N%c", vs, punct );
	    sprintf( buf3, "$n %s you%c", vp, punct );
	}
    }
    else
    {
	if ( dt >= 0 && dt < MAX_SKILL )
	    attack	= skill_table[dt].noun_damage;
	else if ( dt >= TYPE_HIT
	&& dt < TYPE_HIT + MAX_DAMAGE_MESSAGE) 
	    attack	= attack_table[dt - TYPE_HIT].noun;
	else
	{
	    bug( "Dam_message: bad dt %d.", dt );
	    dt  = TYPE_HIT;
	    attack  = attack_table[0].name;
	}

	if (immune)
	{
	    if (ch == victim)
	    {
		sprintf(buf1,"$n is unaffected by $s own %s.",attack);
		sprintf(buf2,"Luckily, you are immune to that.");
	    } 
	    else
	    {
	    	sprintf(buf1,"$N is unaffected by $n's %s!",attack);
	    	sprintf(buf2,"$N is unaffected by your %s!",attack);
	    	sprintf(buf3,"$n's %s is powerless against you.",attack);
	    }
	}
	else
	{
	    if (ch == victim)
	    {
		sprintf( buf1, "$n's %s %s $m%c",attack,vp,punct);
		sprintf( buf2, "Your %s %s you%c",attack,vp,punct);
	    }
	    else
	    {
	    	sprintf( buf1, "$n's %s %s $N%c",  attack, vp, punct );
	    	sprintf( buf2, "Your %s %s $N%c",  attack, vp, punct );
	    	sprintf( buf3, "$n's %s %s you%c", attack, vp, punct );
	    }
	}
    }

    if (ch == victim)
    {
	act(buf1,ch,NULL,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	act(buf2,ch,NULL,NULL,TO_CHAR);
    }
    else
    {
    	act( buf1, ch, NULL, victim, TO_NOTVICT );
    	act( buf2, ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR );
    	act( buf3, ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT );
    }

    return;
}



/*
 * Disarm a creature.
 * Caller must check for successful attack.
 */
void disarm( CHAR_DATA *ch, CHAR_DATA *victim )
{
    OBJ_DATA *obj;

    if ( ( obj = get_eq_char( victim, WEAR_WIELD ) ) == NULL )
	return;

    if ( IS_OBJ_STAT(obj,ITEM_NOREMOVE))
    {
	act("$S weapon won't budge!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	act("$n tries to disarm you, but your weapon won't budge!",
	    ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
	act("$n tries to disarm $N, but fails.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_NOTVICT);
	return;
    }

    act( "$n DISARMS you and sends your weapon flying!", 
	 ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT    );
    act( "You disarm $N!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR    );
    act( "$n disarms $N!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_NOTVICT );

    obj_from_char( obj );
    if ( IS_OBJ_STAT(obj,ITEM_NODROP) || IS_OBJ_STAT(obj,ITEM_INVENTORY) )
	obj_to_char( obj, victim );
    else
    {
	obj_to_room( obj, victim->in_room );
	if (IS_NPC(victim) && victim->wait == 0 && can_see_obj(victim,obj))
	    get_obj(victim,obj,NULL);
    }

    return;
}

void do_berserk( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument)
{
    int chance, hp_percent;

    if ((chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_berserk)) == 0
    ||  (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_BERSERK))
    ||  (!IS_NPC(ch)
    &&   ch->level < skill_table[gsn_berserk].skill_level[ch->class]))
    {
	send_to_char("You turn red in the face, but nothing happens.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_BERSERK) || is_affected(ch,gsn_berserk)
    ||  is_affected(ch,skill_lookup("frenzy")))
    {
	send_to_char("You get a little madder.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CALM))
    {
	send_to_char("You're feeling to mellow to berserk.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (ch->mana < 50)
    {
	send_to_char("You can't get up enough energy.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    /* modifiers */

    /* fighting */
    if (ch->position == POS_FIGHTING)
	chance += 10;

    /* damage -- below 50% of hp helps, above hurts */
    hp_percent = 100 * ch->hit/ch->max_hit;
    chance += 25 - hp_percent/2;

    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
	AFFECT_DATA af;

	WAIT_STATE(ch,PULSE_VIOLENCE);
	ch->mana -= 50;
	ch->move /= 2;

	/* heal a little damage */
	ch->hit += ch->level * 2;
	ch->hit = UMIN(ch->hit,ch->max_hit);

	send_to_char("Your pulse races as you are consumed by rage!\n\r",ch);
	act("$n gets a wild look in $s eyes.",ch,NULL,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_berserk,TRUE,2);

	af.where	= TO_AFFECTS;
	af.type		= gsn_berserk;
	af.level	= ch->level;
	af.duration	= number_fuzzy(ch->level / 8);
	af.modifier	= UMAX(1,ch->level/5);
	af.bitvector 	= AFF_BERSERK;

	af.location	= APPLY_HITROLL;
	affect_to_char(ch,&af);

	af.location	= APPLY_DAMROLL;
	affect_to_char(ch,&af);

	af.modifier	= UMAX(10,10 * (ch->level/5));
	af.location	= APPLY_AC;
	affect_to_char(ch,&af);
    }

    else
    {
	WAIT_STATE(ch,3 * PULSE_VIOLENCE);
	ch->mana -= 25;
	ch->move /= 2;

	send_to_char("Your pulse speeds up, but nothing happens.\n\r",ch);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_berserk,FALSE,2);
    }
}

void do_bash( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    int chance;

    one_argument(argument,arg);
 
    if ( (chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_bash)) == 0
    ||	 (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_BASH))
    ||	 (!IS_NPC(ch)
    &&	  ch->level < skill_table[gsn_bash].skill_level[ch->class]))
    {	
	send_to_char("Bashing? What's that?\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }
 
    if (arg[0] == '\0')
    {
	victim = ch->fighting;
	if (victim == NULL)
	{
	    send_to_char("But you aren't fighting anyone!\n\r",ch);
	    return;
	}
    }

    else if ((victim = get_char_room(ch,arg)) == NULL)
    {
	send_to_char("They aren't here.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (victim->position < POS_FIGHTING)
    {
	act("You'll have to let $M get back up first.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    } 

    if (victim == ch)
    {
	send_to_char("You try to bash your brains out, but fail.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (is_safe(ch,victim))
	return;

    if ( IS_NPC(victim) && 
	victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) && ch->master == victim)
    {
	act("But $N is your friend!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    /* modifiers */

    /* size  and weight */
    chance += ch->carry_weight / 250;
    chance -= victim->carry_weight / 200;

    if (ch->size < victim->size)
	chance += (ch->size - victim->size) * 15;
    else
	chance += (ch->size - victim->size) * 10; 


    /* stats */
    chance += get_curr_stat(ch,STAT_STR);
    chance -= (get_curr_stat(victim,STAT_DEX) * 4)/3;
    chance -= GET_AC(victim,AC_BASH) /25;
    /* speed */
    if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_HASTE))
        chance += 10;
    if (IS_SET(victim->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_HASTE))
        chance -= 30;

    /* level */
    chance += (ch->level - victim->level);

    if (!IS_NPC(victim) 
	&& chance < get_skill(victim,gsn_dodge) )
    {	/*
        act("$n tries to bash you, but you dodge it.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
        act("$N dodges your bash, you fall flat on your face.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
        WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_bash].beats);
        return;*/
	chance -= 3 * (get_skill(victim,gsn_dodge) - chance);
    }

    /* now the attack */
    if (number_percent() < chance )
    {
    
	act("$n sends you sprawling with a powerful bash!",
		ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
	act("You slam into $N, and send $M flying!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	act("$n sends $N sprawling with a powerful bash.",
		ch,NULL,victim,TO_NOTVICT);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_bash,TRUE,1);

	DAZE_STATE(victim, 3 * PULSE_VIOLENCE);
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_bash].beats);
	victim->position = POS_RESTING;
	damage(ch,victim,number_range(2,2 + 2 * ch->size + chance/20),gsn_bash,
	    DAM_BASH,FALSE);
	
    }
    else
    {
	damage(ch,victim,0,gsn_bash,DAM_BASH,FALSE);
	act("You fall flat on your face!",
	    ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	act("$n falls flat on $s face.",
	    ch,NULL,victim,TO_NOTVICT);
	act("You evade $n's bash, causing $m to fall flat on $s face.",
	    ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_bash,FALSE,1);
	ch->position = POS_RESTING;
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_bash].beats * 3/2); 
    }
	check_killer(ch,victim);
}

void do_dirt( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    int chance;

    one_argument(argument,arg);

    if ( (chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_dirt)) == 0
    ||   (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_KICK_DIRT))
    ||   (!IS_NPC(ch)
    &&    ch->level < skill_table[gsn_dirt].skill_level[ch->class]))
    {
	send_to_char("You get your feet dirty.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (arg[0] == '\0')
    {
	victim = ch->fighting;
	if (victim == NULL)
	{
	    send_to_char("But you aren't in combat!\n\r",ch);
	    return;
	}
    }

    else if ((victim = get_char_room(ch,arg)) == NULL)
    {
	send_to_char("They aren't here.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_BLIND))
    {
	act("$E's already been blinded.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    if (victim == ch)
    {
	send_to_char("Very funny.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (is_safe(ch,victim))
	return;

    if (IS_NPC(victim) &&
	 victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) && ch->master == victim)
    {
	act("But $N is such a good friend!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    /* modifiers */

    /* dexterity */
    chance += get_curr_stat(ch,STAT_DEX);
    chance -= 2 * get_curr_stat(victim,STAT_DEX);

    /* speed  */
    if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_HASTE))
	chance += 10;
    if (IS_SET(victim->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_HASTE))
	chance -= 25;

    /* level */
    chance += (ch->level - victim->level) * 2;

    /* sloppy hack to prevent false zeroes */
    if (chance % 5 == 0)
	chance += 1;

    /* terrain */

    switch(ch->in_room->sector_type)
    {
	case(SECT_INSIDE):		chance -= 20;	break;
	case(SECT_CITY):		chance -= 10;	break;
	case(SECT_FIELD):		chance +=  5;	break;
	case(SECT_FOREST):				break;
	case(SECT_HILLS):				break;
	case(SECT_MOUNTAIN):		chance -= 10;	break;
	case(SECT_WATER_SWIM):		chance  =  0;	break;
	case(SECT_WATER_NOSWIM):	chance  =  0;	break;
	case(SECT_AIR):			chance  =  0;  	break;
	case(SECT_DESERT):		chance += 10;   break;
    }

    if (chance == 0)
    {
	send_to_char("There isn't any dirt to kick.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    /* now the attack */
    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
	AFFECT_DATA af;
	act("$n is blinded by the dirt in $s eyes!",victim,NULL,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	act("$n kicks dirt in your eyes!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
        damage(ch,victim,number_range(2,5),gsn_dirt,DAM_NONE,FALSE);
	send_to_char("You can't see a thing!\n\r",victim);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_dirt,TRUE,2);
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_dirt].beats);

	af.where	= TO_AFFECTS;
	af.type 	= gsn_dirt;
	af.level 	= ch->level;
	af.duration	= 0;
	af.location	= APPLY_HITROLL;
	af.modifier	= -4;
	af.bitvector 	= AFF_BLIND;

	affect_to_char(victim,&af);
    }
    else
    {
	damage(ch,victim,0,gsn_dirt,DAM_NONE,TRUE);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_dirt,FALSE,2);
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_dirt].beats);
    }
	check_killer(ch,victim);
}

void do_trip( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    int chance;

    one_argument(argument,arg);

    if ( (chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_trip)) == 0
    ||   (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_TRIP))
    ||   (!IS_NPC(ch) 
	  && ch->level < skill_table[gsn_trip].skill_level[ch->class]))
    {
	send_to_char("Tripping?  What's that?\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }


    if (arg[0] == '\0')
    {
	victim = ch->fighting;
	if (victim == NULL)
	{
	    send_to_char("But you aren't fighting anyone!\n\r",ch);
	    return;
 	}
    }

    else if ((victim = get_char_room(ch,arg)) == NULL)
    {
	send_to_char("They aren't here.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }

    if (is_safe(ch,victim))
	return;

    if (IS_NPC(victim) &&
	 victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
	send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }
    
    if (IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_FLYING))
    {
	act("$S feet aren't on the ground.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    if (victim->position < POS_FIGHTING)
    {
	act("$N is already down.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    if (victim == ch)
    {
	send_to_char("You fall flat on your face!\n\r",ch);
	WAIT_STATE(ch,2 * skill_table[gsn_trip].beats);
	act("$n trips over $s own feet!",ch,NULL,NULL,TO_ROOM);
	return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) && ch->master == victim)
    {
	act("$N is your beloved master.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	return;
    }

    /* modifiers */

    /* size */
    if (ch->size < victim->size)
        chance += (ch->size - victim->size) * 10;  /* bigger = harder to trip */

    /* dex */
    chance += get_curr_stat(ch,STAT_DEX);
    chance -= get_curr_stat(victim,STAT_DEX) * 3 / 2;

    /* speed */
    if (IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_HASTE))
	chance += 10;
    if (IS_SET(victim->off_flags,OFF_FAST) || IS_AFFECTED(victim,AFF_HASTE))
	chance -= 20;

    /* level */
    chance += (ch->level - victim->level) * 2;


    /* now the attack */
    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
	act("$n trips you and you go down!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
	act("You trip $N and $N goes down!",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	act("$n trips $N, sending $M to the ground.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_NOTVICT);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_trip,TRUE,1);

	DAZE_STATE(victim,2 * PULSE_VIOLENCE);
        WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_trip].beats);
	victim->position = POS_RESTING;
	damage(ch,victim,number_range(2, 2 +  2 * victim->size),gsn_trip,
	    DAM_BASH,TRUE);
    }
    else
    {
	damage(ch,victim,0,gsn_trip,DAM_BASH,TRUE);
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_trip].beats*2/3);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_trip,FALSE,1);
    } 
	check_killer(ch,victim);
}



void do_kill( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;

    one_argument( argument, arg );

    if ( arg[0] == '\0' )
    {
	send_to_char( "Kill whom?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( victim = get_char_room( ch, arg ) ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "They aren't here.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }
/*  Allow player killing
    if ( !IS_NPC(victim) )
    {
        if ( !IS_SET(victim->act, PLR_KILLER)
        &&   !IS_SET(victim->act, PLR_THIEF) )
        {
            send_to_char( "You must MURDER a player.\n\r", ch );
            return;
        }
    }
*/
    if ( victim == ch )
    {
	send_to_char( "You hit yourself.  Ouch!\n\r", ch );
	multi_hit( ch, ch, TYPE_UNDEFINED );
	return;
    }

    if ( is_safe( ch, victim ) )
	return;

    if ( victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if ( IS_AFFECTED(ch, AFF_CHARM) && ch->master == victim )
    {
	act( "$N is your beloved master.", ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR );
	return;
    }

    if ( ch->position == POS_FIGHTING )
    {
	send_to_char( "You do the best you can!\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    WAIT_STATE( ch, 1 * PULSE_VIOLENCE );
    check_killer( ch, victim );
    multi_hit( ch, victim, TYPE_UNDEFINED );
    return;
}



void do_murde( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    send_to_char( "If you want to MURDER, spell it out.\n\r", ch );
    return;
}



void do_murder( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char buf[MAX_STRING_LENGTH];
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;

    one_argument( argument, arg );

    if ( arg[0] == '\0' )
    {
	send_to_char( "Murder whom?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if (IS_AFFECTED(ch,AFF_CHARM) || (IS_NPC(ch) && IS_SET(ch->act,ACT_PET)))
	return;

    if ( ( victim = get_char_room( ch, arg ) ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "They aren't here.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( victim == ch )
    {
	send_to_char( "Suicide is a mortal sin.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( is_safe( ch, victim ) )
	return;

    if (IS_NPC(victim) &&
	 victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if ( IS_AFFECTED(ch, AFF_CHARM) && ch->master == victim )
    {
	act( "$N is your beloved master.", ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR );
	return;
    }

    if ( ch->position == POS_FIGHTING )
    {
	send_to_char( "You do the best you can!\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    WAIT_STATE( ch, 1 * PULSE_VIOLENCE );
    if (IS_NPC(ch))
	sprintf(buf, "Help! I am being attacked by %s!",ch->short_descr);
    else
    	sprintf( buf, "Help!  I am being attacked by %s!", ch->name );
    do_function(victim, &do_yell, buf );
    check_killer( ch, victim );
    multi_hit( ch, victim, TYPE_UNDEFINED );
    return;
}



void do_backstab( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    OBJ_DATA *obj;

    one_argument( argument, arg );

    if (arg[0] == '\0')
    {
        send_to_char("Backstab whom?\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if (ch->fighting != NULL)
    {
	send_to_char("You're facing the wrong end.\n\r",ch);
	return;
    }
 
    else if ((victim = get_char_room(ch,arg)) == NULL)
    {
        send_to_char("They aren't here.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if ( victim == ch )
    {
	send_to_char( "How can you sneak up on yourself?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( is_safe( ch, victim ) )
      return;

    if (IS_NPC(victim) &&
	 victim->fighting != NULL && 
	!is_same_group(ch,victim->fighting))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    if ( ( obj = get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_WIELD ) ) == NULL)
    {
	send_to_char( "You need to wield a weapon to backstab.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( victim->hit < victim->max_hit / 3)
    {
	act( "$N is hurt and suspicious ... you can't sneak up.",
	    ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR );
	return;
    }

    check_killer( ch, victim );
    WAIT_STATE( ch, skill_table[gsn_backstab].beats );
    if ( number_percent( ) < get_skill(ch,gsn_backstab)
    || ( get_skill(ch,gsn_backstab) >= 2 && !IS_AWAKE(victim) ) )
    {
	check_improve(ch,gsn_backstab,TRUE,1);
	multi_hit( ch, victim, gsn_backstab );
    }
    else
    {
	check_improve(ch,gsn_backstab,FALSE,1);
	damage( ch, victim, 0, gsn_backstab,DAM_NONE,TRUE);
    }

    return;
}



void do_flee( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    ROOM_INDEX_DATA *was_in;
    ROOM_INDEX_DATA *now_in;
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    int attempt;

    if ( ( victim = ch->fighting ) == NULL )
    {
        if ( ch->position == POS_FIGHTING )
            ch->position = POS_STANDING;
	send_to_char( "You aren't fighting anyone.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    was_in = ch->in_room;
    for ( attempt = 0; attempt < 6; attempt++ )
    {
	EXIT_DATA *pexit;
	int door;

	door = number_door( );
	if ( ( pexit = was_in->exit[door] ) == 0
	||   pexit->u1.to_room == NULL
	||   IS_SET(pexit->exit_info, EX_CLOSED)
	||   number_range(0,ch->daze) != 0
	|| ( IS_NPC(ch)
	&&   IS_SET(pexit->u1.to_room->room_flags, ROOM_NO_MOB) ) )
	    continue;

	move_char( ch, door, FALSE );
	if ( ( now_in = ch->in_room ) == was_in )
	    continue;

	ch->in_room = was_in;
	act( "$n has fled!", ch, NULL, NULL, TO_ROOM );
	ch->in_room = now_in;

	if ( !IS_NPC(ch) )
	{
	    send_to_char( "You flee from combat!\n\r", ch );
	if( (ch->class == 2) 
	    && (number_percent() < 3*(ch->level/2) ) )
		send_to_char( "You snuck away safely.\n\r", ch);
	else
	    {
	    send_to_char( "You lost 10 exp.\n\r", ch); 
	    gain_exp( ch, -10 );
	    }
	}

	stop_fighting( ch, TRUE );
	return;
    }

    send_to_char( "PANIC! You couldn't escape!\n\r", ch );
    return;
}



void do_rescue( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    CHAR_DATA *fch;

    one_argument( argument, arg );
    if ( arg[0] == '\0' )
    {
	send_to_char( "Rescue whom?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( victim = get_char_room( ch, arg ) ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "They aren't here.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( victim == ch )
    {
	send_to_char( "What about fleeing instead?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( !IS_NPC(ch) && IS_NPC(victim) )
    {
	send_to_char( "Doesn't need your help!\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ch->fighting == victim )
    {
	send_to_char( "Too late.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( fch = victim->fighting ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "That person is not fighting right now.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( IS_NPC(fch) && !is_same_group(ch,victim))
    {
        send_to_char("Kill stealing is not permitted.\n\r",ch);
        return;
    }

    WAIT_STATE( ch, skill_table[gsn_rescue].beats );
    if ( number_percent( ) > get_skill(ch,gsn_rescue))
    {
	send_to_char( "You fail the rescue.\n\r", ch );
	check_improve(ch,gsn_rescue,FALSE,1);
	return;
    }

    act( "You rescue $N!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR    );
    act( "$n rescues you!", ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT    );
    act( "$n rescues $N!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_NOTVICT );
    check_improve(ch,gsn_rescue,TRUE,1);

    stop_fighting( fch, FALSE );
    stop_fighting( victim, FALSE );

    check_killer( ch, fch );
    set_fighting( ch, fch );
    set_fighting( fch, ch );
    return;
}



void do_kick( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    CHAR_DATA *victim;

    if ( !IS_NPC(ch)
    &&   ch->level < skill_table[gsn_kick].skill_level[ch->class] )
    {
	send_to_char(
	    "You better leave the martial arts to fighters.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_KICK))
	return;

    if ( ( victim = ch->fighting ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "You aren't fighting anyone.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    WAIT_STATE( ch, skill_table[gsn_kick].beats );
    if ( get_skill(ch,gsn_kick) > number_percent())
    {
	damage(ch,victim,number_range( 1, ch->level ), gsn_kick,DAM_BASH,TRUE);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_kick,TRUE,1);
    }
    else
    {
	damage( ch, victim, 0, gsn_kick,DAM_BASH,TRUE);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_kick,FALSE,1);
    }
	check_killer(ch,victim);
    return;
}




void do_disarm( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    OBJ_DATA *obj;
    int chance,hth,ch_weapon,vict_weapon,ch_vict_weapon;

    hth = 0;

    if ((chance = get_skill(ch,gsn_disarm)) == 0)
    {
	send_to_char( "You don't know how to disarm opponents.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( get_eq_char( ch, WEAR_WIELD ) == NULL 
    &&   ((hth = get_skill(ch,gsn_hand_to_hand)) == 0
    ||    (IS_NPC(ch) && !IS_SET(ch->off_flags,OFF_DISARM))))
    {
	send_to_char( "You must wield a weapon to disarm.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( victim = ch->fighting ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "You aren't fighting anyone.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( obj = get_eq_char( victim, WEAR_WIELD ) ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "Your opponent is not wielding a weapon.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    /* find weapon skills */
    ch_weapon = get_weapon_skill(ch,get_weapon_sn(ch));
    vict_weapon = get_weapon_skill(victim,get_weapon_sn(victim));
    ch_vict_weapon = get_weapon_skill(ch,get_weapon_sn(victim));

    /* modifiers */

    /* skill */
    if ( get_eq_char(ch,WEAR_WIELD) == NULL)
	chance = chance * hth/150;
    else
	chance = chance * ch_weapon/100;

    chance += (ch_vict_weapon/2 - vict_weapon) / 2; 

    /* dex vs. strength */
    chance += get_curr_stat(ch,STAT_DEX);
    chance -= 2 * get_curr_stat(victim,STAT_STR);

    /* level */
    chance += (ch->level - victim->level) * 2;
 
    /* and now the attack */
    if (number_percent() < chance)
    {
    	WAIT_STATE( ch, skill_table[gsn_disarm].beats );
	disarm( ch, victim );
	check_improve(ch,gsn_disarm,TRUE,1);
    }
    else
    {
	WAIT_STATE(ch,skill_table[gsn_disarm].beats);
	act("You fail to disarm $N.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_CHAR);
	act("$n tries to disarm you, but fails.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_VICT);
	act("$n tries to disarm $N, but fails.",ch,NULL,victim,TO_NOTVICT);
	check_improve(ch,gsn_disarm,FALSE,1);
    }
    check_killer(ch,victim);
    return;
}

void do_surrender( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    CHAR_DATA *mob;
    if ( (mob = ch->fighting) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "But you're not fighting!\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }
    act( "You surrender to $N!", ch, NULL, mob, TO_CHAR );
    act( "$n surrenders to you!", ch, NULL, mob, TO_VICT );
    act( "$n tries to surrender to $N!", ch, NULL, mob, TO_NOTVICT );
    stop_fighting( ch, TRUE );

    if ( !IS_NPC( ch ) && IS_NPC( mob ) 
    &&   ( !HAS_TRIGGER( mob, TRIG_SURR ) 
        || !mp_percent_trigger( mob, ch, NULL, NULL, TRIG_SURR ) ) )
    {
	act( "$N seems to ignore your cowardly act!", ch, NULL, mob, TO_CHAR );
	multi_hit( mob, ch, TYPE_UNDEFINED );
    }
}

void do_sla( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    send_to_char( "If you want to SLAY, spell it out.\n\r", ch );
    return;
}



void do_slay( CHAR_DATA *ch, char *argument )
{
    CHAR_DATA *victim;
    char arg[MAX_INPUT_LENGTH];

    one_argument( argument, arg );
    if ( arg[0] == '\0' )
    {
	send_to_char( "Slay whom?\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ( victim = get_char_room( ch, arg ) ) == NULL )
    {
	send_to_char( "They aren't here.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( ch == victim )
    {
	send_to_char( "Suicide is a mortal sin.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    if ( !IS_NPC(victim) && victim->level >= get_trust(ch) )
    {
	send_to_char( "You failed.\n\r", ch );
	return;
    }

    act( "You slay $M in cold blood!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_CHAR    );
    act( "$n slays you in cold blood!", ch, NULL, victim, TO_VICT    );
    act( "$n slays $N in cold blood!",  ch, NULL, victim, TO_NOTVICT );
    raw_kill( victim );
    return;
}
